QUEENSTOWN
Lake, mountains, and everything in between.
The 7 most popular hiking & trekking in Queenstown. What each day is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
A small-group, beginner-friendly horse trek in Cardrona Valley. Ride through gold-rush history and reach views over Lake Wānaka.
Most Popular“Beautiful trek with an amazing guide and extremely friendly horses - a great way to get to know a bit about the landscape, the history of the region and just to enjoy the scenery with a bit of fun - highly recommend it! Many thanks to all”
Steamship cruise to Walter Peak plus a guided horse trek and generous farm tea in a small group from Queenstown.
“This is a 40 minute ride where you only walk so it is suitable for beginners - if you are a horse rider you would find this boring but the views are stunning. The staff were friendly and very helpful. The afternoon tea we had was delicious - good experience along with a ride on…”
Fly from Queenstown, land on Tasman Glacier by helicopter, then hike on snow and ice with crampons and cave views.
“Awesome & amazing trip I have ever have ! The everything is so good ! Everyone should come and try again!”
Small-group bus ride from Queenstown to Aoraki Mt Cook with two scenic helicopter flights and a guided Tasman Glacier helihike.
“The glacier ice cave tour and actually all the activities that “Hunter” lead us to is great… we fully enjoy the trip!!”
2-hour guided horse trek from Cromwell: fruit orchards, gentle horses, and views of Lake Dunstan and Mt Pisa.
“Lovely peaceful environment with gorgeous trek guide. Thank you for a fabulous day out in the mountains.”
A full-day guided hike on New Zealand’s Routeburn Track from Queenstown, with lunch, snacks, transport, and strong Southern Alps scenery.
“Well experienced guide, friendly group of people, breathtaking view, amazing experience for beginner”
Fly from Queenstown to Franz Josef, hike with crampons on the glacier, and add helicopter sightseeing for a full day of ice.
“A dream come to true to tick off my bucket list as a solo traveller! I met friends and shared the experience. Beautiful majestic scenery displayed and interpreted well. Friendly staff and knowledgeable on safety who took a respectful interest. Safe flights in plane and helicopter. I loved it and would recommend it it to…”
From the lake to the fiord, every way to fill a day.
